Lichens are unique life forms representing a symbiotic relationship, most commonly between a fungus (mycobiont) and a photosynthetic partner (photobiont), which is usually an alga or a cyanobacterium.
Consider the following statements about Lichens : i. Lichens are algae ii. Lichens are autotrophs iii. Lichens are fungi iv. Lichens are symbiotic lifeforms v. Lichens are saprotrophs Choose the correct statement(s) :
Asked in HAS Prelims 2021 · Topic: Taxonomy (Taxonomic Characters and Evidence (Morphological, Anatomical, Cytological, Molecular))
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